I need some help from a xs650 pro

[Herndon18]

I Have a few questions and dont Have much time during week to get online if someone knows alot about Xs650 please text me. Four.three.four.421.0012. I pulled my points(believe thats what its calles) cocer off and its nothing there. Ive had a Xs650 motor before and it had electrical stuff in there which Im clueless about. I just want to kno What I can start lookn for or the easiest route. Thanks

 

[grizld1]

Your 1980 has factory electronic ignition which is triggered at the crank, so the covers over the ends of the camshaft will be empty. You don't need a pro, you need a manual and the ability to read it. If you have the latter, go to www.biker.net and download the former--it's free.

 

[Herndon18]

So the pic i put up is What its supposed look like. I has a 70s model motor and it was different. Im still new to all this stuff but want to learn. Thanks for the help

 

[crashcourse]

He's saying that the empty points cover IS what it is supposed to look like for that year of engine. I had the same question when I first got my bike.

 

[XSLeo]

From 70-79 they used points and a mechanical advancer. In the 80 up bikes they used a TCI, or Transister Controlled Ignition. The TCI used a pickup on the stator and a black box under the battery.
Here is a pic of the 80 up stator. Notice the black oval thing on the upper right. That's the pick up for the TCI.
Leo

 

[Herndon18]

Awesome..thanks